Capitol Police Officer - Anticipated Vacancy

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Public Safety 

Bureau of Capitol Police

Job Class Code: 7008
Grade: 19/Law Enforcement
Salary: $23.26-$31.90/Hour (Salary includes $0.85 Stipend)
Location: Augusta

Opening Date: January 30, 2025

Closing Date:  February 13, 2025

Capitol Police is a great place for experienced officers who seek a second act in their law enforcement careers and a wise choice for entry-level officers who want to begin a rewarding career in a high-profile setting. The time is now to consider joining our team. Additional stipends are available for Crisis Negotiators, Firearms Instructors, Field Training Officers, and more! We have a very positive and supportive culture. Our schedules provide a work-life balance second to none in the area. Officers work a 4/day 10-hour schedule. Most schedules will provide for all weekends off! We anticipate that within the next few years, the Bureau’s Patrol Division, Investigations Division, and Screening Division will expand to meet new responsibilities being tasked to the Bureau. Officers joining us now will likely enjoy additional opportunities from this expansion. Within the Bureau, all officers are currently tasked with at least one collateral specialty assignment. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to, Detective and K9 Handler. While prior police training and service is desirable, the Bureau is committed to
training new candidates for law enforcement. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply. The successful candidate will be a certified full-time police officer in the State of Maine or will be required to complete the basic police officer academy at MCJA within one year of hire.

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Maintaining hypervigilant posture at key State facilities.
• Conducting crowd control duties.
• Conducting investigations of alleged violations and complaints.
• Issuing tickets and/or summonses and arresting violators.
• Supporting weapons screening operations.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Develop and continually enhance interview and interrogation skills.
• Develop and maintain sound analytical, investigative methods.
• Have the ability to conduct investigations and interviews.
• Develop and maintain sound analytical skills to foster sound decisionmaking.
• Ability to quickly assess available facts and make sound decisions.
• Develop and maintain proficiency in firearms, first aid, and other areas of re
  quired certification.
• Ability to write concise and detailed reports using proper grammar.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office programs.

Minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent with no criminal or extensive motor vehicle record.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

• Valid Maine Class C driver's license.
• Must complete Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) phase one and phase two police officer training.
• Must maintain continued certification by MCJA as a Maine Law Enforcement Officer.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

Currently certified by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy as a full-time Maine law enforcement officer.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Lt. Steven M. Trahan 207-287-4357 steven.m.trahan@maine.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume